Station Name: ETOWAH RIVER AT ALLATOONA DAM, ABV CARTERSVILLE,GA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 709 feet

Nearest Address:
1030 Old River Rd SE
Cartersville, GA 30121
Bartow County

GPS Coordinates: 34.1629722, -84.7410833

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flash Flood Warning issued July 24 at 9:53AM EDT until July 24 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Fri July 24, 2026, 9:53 AM
Expires: Fri July 24, 2026, 4:00 PM

FFWFFC The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Cherokee County in north central Georgia... Southeastern Dawson County in north central Georgia... Forsyth County in north central Georgia... Northeastern Fulton County in north central Georgia... Northern Gwinnett County in north central Georgia... Hall County in north central Georgia... * Until 400 PM EDT Friday. * At 953 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Gainesville, Cumming, Peachtree Corners, Mountain Park, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Milton, Duluth, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Buford, Braselton, Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Lula, Berkeley Lake, Gillsville and Rest Haven.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

Flood Warning issued July 24 at 10:08AM EDT until July 25 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Fri July 24, 2026, 10:08 AM
Expires: Fri July 24, 2026, 10:15 PM

...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia... Big Creek near Alpharetta affecting Forsyth and Fulton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Creek near Alpharetta. * WHEN...From this morning to Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 7 feet, Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands and fields begin along the creek between Cumming in Forsyth County...to Alpharetta and Roswell in North Fulton County. Flooding starts to effect portions of The Big Creek Greenway near Alpharetta and some portions may become closed with around one foot of water...especially upstream and downstream from the gage on Kimball Bridge Road and near Rock Mill Park. Portions of the YMCA Campground off Preston Ridge Road will begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 6.5 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 8.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 7 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.4 feet on 01/20/2001. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.

Flood Warning issued July 24 at 10:27AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Fri July 24, 2026, 10:27 AM
Expires: Fri July 24, 2026, 10:15 PM

...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia... Dick Creek at Old Atlanta Road near Suwanee affecting Forsyth County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Dick Creek at Old Atlanta Road near Suwanee. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10 feet, Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Old Atlanta Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 10.3 feet and rising. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM EDT Friday was 10.3 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 10 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.9 feet on 02/13/2025. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.

Flood Warning issued July 24 at 11:37AM EDT until July 25 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Fri July 24, 2026, 11:37 AM
Expires: Fri July 24, 2026, 11:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia... Suwanee Creek at Suwanee affecting Gwinnett County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Suwanee Creek at Suwanee. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding expands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at U S Highway 23 or Buford Highway. Most of the Suwanee Creek Greenway and trails are flooded from the Suwanee Creek Park to George Pierce Park. The minor flooding will also begin to affect portions of the playground area behind the Suwanee Elementary School. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 9.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.0 feet on 02/22/2003. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta.

Flash Flood Warning issued July 24 at 11:13AM EDT until July 24 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Fri July 24, 2026, 11:13 AM
Expires: Fri July 24, 2026, 3:15 PM

FFWFFC The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Hall County in north central Georgia... * Until 315 PM EDT. * At 1113 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Gainesville, Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Gillsville, Candler, Chestnut Mountain, Road Atlanta-Lanier Speedway, Aqualand Park and Lake Lanier Islands.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.